The purpose of the company is to participate in other industrial and commercial enterprises by acquiring shares or in other ways, establishing branches in Switzerland and abroad, founding subsidiaries, and taking any actions that may be necessary to achieve this purpose, including buying and selling as well as managing real estate. Furthermore, the company aims to exploit patents and non-patentable manufacturing processes and know-how, as well as providing technical consulting services to other companies. In addition, the company may conclude all transactions and enter into agreements that directly or indirectly serve the company's purpose or are directly related to it. The company may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect parent company and its direct or indirect subsidiaries (directly or indirectly). The company may also provide guarantees, securities, and other obligations of any kind for liabilities of such companies, including through fiduciary transfers or assignments of and pledges on the company's assets. The company may also operate or participate in cash pooling (of any kind). Each transaction mentioned in this paragraph may be carried out independently of any potential cluster risks and with or without consideration.